How to update a Google Pixel and its apps (Android 17)

Device

Android

Shown on

Google Pixel 10a, Android 17 (build CP3A.260905.009)

App

Settings

Path

Settings › System › Software updates

Real screenshots

4 of 4 steps

Checked

October 2026

Sources

2 official, linked below

Step by step

1. 

   Find Software updates

   Go to Settings, System. Software updates is the first row, under Update device. Ours said Your Pixel is up to date. Tap it.

   Done

2. 

   Check the system

   Software updates said Your device is up to date. System update: Updated to 5 September 2026. Google Play system update: 1 May 2026.

   Done

3. 

   Open the Play Store menu

   For apps, open the Play Store and tap your profile picture at the top right. Tap Manage apps and device.

   Done

4. 

   Tap Update all

   The Overview tab lists pending updates. Ours read Restoring apps..., 12 restores in progress and 47 updates pending, with Update all and See details. Tap Update all.

   Done

If you do not see this option

• App updates row in Settings? Software updates also has App updates, Check for updates. It leads to the same Play Store updates.
• Play Store restoring apps by itself? Ours was restoring 12 apps on its own after setup. Those finish before or with the pending updates.

If this does not work

• No system update offered? Google says updates come in stages and may take some time to reach your phone. Source: Check and update your Android version
• Apps won't update? Google says to check your connection and free storage, then try again. Source: How to update the Play Store and apps on Android
• Restart after the update? See how to turn off or restart a Google Pixel.

About this guide

A Pixel has three kinds of update: the Android system update, the Google Play system update, and app updates from the Play Store. Our phone was up to date but had 47 app updates waiting.

The screenshots are from our Google Pixel 10a with Android 17 (build CP3A.260905.009), in Dark mode. We installed nothing.

Good to know

Check the phone for harmful apps: how to scan with Play Protect.

In short: Settings, System, Software updates. Play Store, profile picture, Manage apps and device, Update all.